Elbow Bone Problems

ELBOW PAIN

Elbow pain is an extremely common complaint, and there are many common causes of this problem. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the cause. If you have elbow pain, some common causes include:

•    LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS (TENNIS ELBOW)

•    MEDIAL EPICONDYLITIS (GOLFER’S ELBOW)

•    OLECRANON BURSITIS

•    CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

•    ULNAR NERVE NEURITIS

•    ELBOW FRACTURE

If you are unsure of the cause of your elbow pain, or if you do not know the specific treatment recommendations for your condition, you should seek medical attention. Treatment of these conditions must be directed at the specific cause of your problem. Some signs that you should be seen by a doctor include:

o    Inability to carry objects or use the arm

o    Injury that causes deformity of the joint

o    Elbow pain that occurs at night or while resting

o    Elbow pain that persists beyond a few days

o    Inability to straighten or flex the arm

o    Swelling or significant bruising around the joint or arm

o    Signs of an infection, including fever, redness, warmth

o    Any other unusual symptoms

The treatment of elbow pain depends entirely on the cause of the problem. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you understand the cause of your symptoms before embarking on a treatment program. If you are unsure of your diagnosis, or the severity of your condition, you should seek medical advice before beginning any treatment.